Take a step outside your shell
To drink the secrets of the well
No longer will you fit inside
There's no more need to run and hide
It's easy now to be yourself
And set your fears upon a shelf
To close your eyes for just a thought
And reconsider all you're taught
Wishes made when you were young
Captured in the songs you sung
Freed your heart to laugh and play
Reminders of a former day
So now you look through open eyes
To ask the hows, the whens, the whys
To search the world to find your part
And free the dreams within your heart
By Robert Longley
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Saturday, May 28, 2005
When you do it to the least of these Jesus sees, Jesus sees
When you help your mother With your little baby brother When you share your favourite toy When you give your pennies To those who don't have any Jesus sees, Jesus sees
When you do it to the least of these Jesus sees, Jesus sees
When you help a widow Or an orphan who is little Then your heart will be filled with joy When you share your bread And the hungry ones are fed Jesus sees, Jesus sees
When you do it to the least of these Jesus sees, Jesus sees
And no one else is looking And no one seems to care He is there with you and me Jesus sees
When you do it to the least of these Jesus sees, Jesus sees
This is actually a song from Sunbeam but well, it kinda spoke to me. Sometimes, no matter how hard I try, I'm unable to please everyone around me. Is it so difficult to get into a person's gd books or should I rephrase it, is it easy to get into someone's bad books? Well, maybe gaining acceptance from others is important, but not to the extent of going against your own principles or getting way out of your comfort zone. I've tried that before and guess what? It doesn't work. Cos I was simply not being myself. It was only after a while that I came to realise how important that you are your own personality and you don't 'fake' your identity. So now, I'm just being me, and I'm trying hard to be as nice as I can be, even though I'm still unable to please everyone. But I'm trying my best and Jesus sees.. Oh well, in the end, I'm accountable to God, not man.
Today we had a prayer walk and I saw something extraodinary. Along the canal were many trees but only one of them was full of brown leaves. The rest around it all had green leaves. Weird. Come to think of it, if the leaves are brown, wouldn't they have dropped off the tree already? Why are still intact? Hmmm... Well, I saw a few ah pehs sitting alone. Do you think that's a sign of loneliness and rejection? Do you think that they have no purpose in life and are idling away? Do you think they should find a purpose in life? Yes! I believe so and I have faith that God will do something in the neighbourhood.
Ask Him for wisdom in whatever you do. It is one of the best gifts you can receive from Him. I really want to trust in Him for every step I take cos I know that I cannot do it on my own. Everything is in His control. Let Your will be done Lord, come take over.
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Monday, May 23, 2005
Ok, so we went to town today. Well, it was supposed to only be the 3 of us but surprise! 3 more came along...haha, it was really fun. And.. *drum roll*, I pierced my ears again! Haha, my mum actually didn't allow, thought I'd get a scolding when I reached home but oh well, she didn't even nag. That's great! Hopefully, I won't get an infection again. Aiyo.. I really want to blog about something different.. I need inspiration! Haha..
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Friday, May 20, 2005
We had a disc profiling course today and I'm C/S!! Whoppee.. it's actually quite accurate.
Motivated by: standards of high quality, limited social interaction (doesn't make much sense), detailed tasks, logical organisation of information.
Ideal environment should include: tasks and projects that can be followed through to completion, specialized or technical tasks, practical work procedures and routines, few conflicts and arguments, instructions and reassurance that I am doing what is expected of me.
This is defintely me! Ok, not exactly but yah...somewhere there. I'm probably a precisionist.
Anyway, I'm currently reading this book 'Boy meets Girl' by Joshua Harris. Ok, so I came to this part about how both genders should 'conform' to their own assigned roles and not try to be the opposite gender. The part about what the man's roles were.. well, they were everything a man is expected of doing. But, if you look at our society nowadays, how many men/guys are able to be like that and be gentlemen??!! Few. Take for example, the cheering com. If guys are the one that are to lead, why are the girls the ones taking charge and the guys, slacking?? Come on guys, seriously, if you all are going to get married one day, hopefully your wife will be married to someone who is capable of supporting the family. Right?? Ok, Im talking about guys in general, although there are some who are really 'The Good Guy' type. Jus thinking that if this ungentlemenliness goes on.. what would happen?
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Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Im tired. We were at Lot 1 for about more than 1.5 hrs! Haha, eating at mac, going to the library and to the DIY shop. Thanks Joan, for showing me the books and the wires.. Heehee.. Haaa.. I'm tired. So well, I got to know the girls a little better, that's great and we're going to town on Monday! Yippee.. yah, they're giving me ,this country bumpkin, an extreme makeover or something and Weini's so excited about it. Haha..
Oh, and guessed what? I told Ms Kong I wanted to try out for the emcee auditions. Haha, don't know if I can make it.. I thought I would be shy and all but it seems that I'm really excited about it this time. After seeing Lye Ee, Daryl they all go up on stage, it's like it's kinda fun. Hee hee..
Ok, ok. Blogging about my everday routines is boring. Shall blog something more in depth the next time. Wait till my brains are in work mode first.
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Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Whoa, today was a crazy day. All that screaming. Haha, right, Liwen and Yin Lin? Da siao and high people of the day. We had cheering com practice. Well, at least the attendance was better than yesterday's. Yay, thanks for staying back! Tmr must stay back again k? Haha. And the soccer guys.. Whoppee, you all were great! Haha, P2 rox. Michele, you shld have been with us, going all crazy. Heehee..
Anyway, when we were on the way home at the lrt station, there was this guy that came up wif these few booklets entitled 'Exams Me' or something like that. Then I was like, hey, who are these people, where are they from? I didn't take the booklets from him, neither did the rest. When I turned my head back, I saw this lady with a group of girls. She was holding a bible! Haha, so they were from church and were doing street E! How cool is that. Aiyah, I wished i had taken the booklets, so at least he could have a chance to talk to my friends. Whoo..
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Monday, May 16, 2005
Last night, we went to Geylang for dinner. Haha. Geylang is definitely "geylang-ish", with it's bright lights, foreigners, run down flats and coffee shops. It seems like a place which I would never want to step into. However, when we reached High Point (the place where we were going to eat), as I walked through the gates and into the place, this peacfulness washed over me. It's really weird. The whole area was 7 acres big cos it was some old school or sumting. When I was walking past the classrooms that we were locked up, it looked as it the place might be haunted cos it was quite dark but I felt really peaceful. Have you ever experienced that kind of peacfulness before? Like when everything around you seems bleak, you are not afraid. The experience was somehow different and I couldn't quite place it at that time.
While we were ordering our food, I happened to look at the back of the menu and it was about why the restaurant is named 'Goshen'. Goshen is actually the name of the place which Joseph set aside for his family. (Joeseph and his colourful coat). A place of hope. So it has a Christian background. That explained the peacefulness in the place. It was as if the Lord's presence was with us. So calm, serene. I guess, this is how it feels to be rested in the Lord. How it feels to really have peace within.
None of the others mentioned about having the same experience. Oh well, that's interesting.
Going back to Saturday morning, we had the class. Haha, I think I'll benefit from it in the long run, that is if I can go. So pls pray that my mum will allow. Cos it'll be good? Right? The brain gym thing was something new..haha.. Oh, and are we supposed to memorise 12 verses a week? Ooh..
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Thursday, May 12, 2005
Your grace is sufficient for me Your strength is made perfect When I am weak All that I cling to I lay at Your feet Your grace is sufficient for me
Johnny reminded me about this song. So timely. Isn't it true that His grace is sufficient for us? Everyday, we face trials, disappointments, but He is always there for us, to bring us through it. I feel that everyday is a struggle. Probably cos it was exam time. Now that exams are over, what would it be for me? More time to to crap? I hope not. Sometimes, I feel that my life is an utter waste and my existence is redundant. But somehow, I know that He has a plan for me, to use me no matter how lousy I am. He loves me much mroe than I love myself. So, isn't that grace? Grace for us to live each and everyday for Him. If He hasn't given up on me, I shouldn't give up on Him either. Right? Yes. (Rhetorical question?) Er....
You will see me through. Give me wisdom-what to do. It's all in Your hands.
Shephard of my soul. I give You full control.
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Sunday, May 01, 2005
How do you define stress?
Does stress come when you're faced with a load of homework and you know you can't finish it? Or is it when you know you can't cope with a subject cos you don't understand a thing? Or maybe, the hectic studying schedule doesnt fit into your life and you're having a hard time adapting?. So many things, yet so little time.
How to you deal with stress?
I remembered there was this assembly talk bout stress management. One of the examples was to imagine that you're a balloon. Whenever you take in a deep breath, pretend that you're expanding. Breath, expand, breath, expand. Then 'pop!' (breathe out), all your stress is let out.. Haha, it's a little lame. But try it, it works. Cos you're psycho-ing yourself. Haha. Or you can juz scream into your pillow.
For me, throughout this exams period, I already missed 2 days of devotion. Yah.. and I could sense that I was drifting away. However, before y'dae service, I made it a point to open my bible and read it. Yups, and things and getting better now, if you know what I mean. It's back! Haha.. Yay!
02 - Dot Sng
05 - Anna Lai
11 - Rachel Soh
14 - Yiyao
19 - Turtle, Cheryl Teo, Jennifer Xie
20 - Mic Tan (208), Liew Zi Ying
25 - Choy Nam
30 - Moritza
31 - Woan Tyng, me
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01 - Ian Tan
03 - Faris
06 - Eleanor Wee
07 - Daryl Chew
09 - Tim Seow
13 - Jordan
14 - Rachel Low (WEB)
16 - Wei Ni, Carrot
17 - Shu Qing (4P2), Zhi Yuan
19 - Lye Ee
22 - Yong Xiang
24 - Alvin Wee, Charmaine Goh
26 - Ivan
MARCH
01 - Hannah Lim
03 - Chuan Ying
04 - Teck Liang
12 - Yong Hwee
16 - Zulhafiz
18 - Mic Kon, Kenzi
20 - Fatin, Jun Yi
APRIL
04 - Jas Ng
11 - Papa
20 - Andrew Koh
25 - Jamie (1AA2)
MAY
03 - Josh Chong
05 - Mark Cheong, Sarah Tan
11 - Daniel Wong
13 - Galvin
16 - Meh Meh
20 - Lisa Hui, Zephy
28 - Moo Moo
29 - Mish Hui
JUNE
05 - Jon Sim
08 - Shanny, Eu Ginn, Joanna
09 - Wandi
12 - Joshua Simon
13 - Jan
16 - Zhi Xuan
21 - Nicole Chooi
25 - Clarice
26 - Jin Zhe
27 - Wen Ying
